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Monday, February 13, 2017

Eagles Abroad: Weekend Review

The Pro D2 in France continues to be a good place for Americans to get high-level playing time. David Tameilau especially seems to be excelling as he played another full 80 minute shift for Narbonne. He has quickly established himself as a major presence in the competition. Eric Fry also continues to set time for Vannes. He came off the bench in their victory over the weekend. The Pro D2, because it's the second division in France, often gets overlooked around the world but it offers some of the best environments and play Americans can find.

Over in the United Kingdom, Titi Lamositele played more than a half and hour off the bench for Saracens in their surprise loss to Worcester. Chris Wyles didn't play for Saracens while Joe Taufete'e didn't play for Worcester as he is home with his newborn who was born last week. Also in the Premiership, Thretton Palamo came off the bench for Bristol while AJ MacGinty was a late scratch for Sale.

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British Isles:

Aviva PremiershipChris Wyles was not in the line-up while Titi Lamositele came off the bench and played 34 minutes as Saracens lost to Worcester 24-18 on Saturday. Joe Taufete'e was not in the line-up for Worcester.AJ MacGinty was a late scratch for Sale and wasn't in the line-up as they beat Newcastle 26-24 on Friday. Nick Civetta and Paddy Ryan are not in the line-up for Newcastle. Civetta was with the Eagles.Thretton Palamo came off the bench and played 14 minutes for Bristol as they lost to Harlequins 42-8 on Friday.

Guinness Pro12

Callum Black came off the bench and played 25 minutes for Ulster as they beat Edinburgh 24-18 on Friday.

Greg Peterson was not in the line-up for Glasgow as they lost to Scarlets 26-14 on Friday.

Sam Underhill started and played 80 minutes for the Ospreys as they beat Zebre 40-10 on Friday. It's worth noting that he's likely to play for England or Wales before the Eagles.Blaine Scully started and played 80 minutes while Cam Dolan was not in the line-upfor Cardiff as they lost to Connacht 19-13 on Saturday. Dolan is with the Eagles.

RFU ChampionshipRonnie McLean and Richmond had the weekend off.

National League 1

Hayden Smith and Esher lost to Blaydon 17-7 on Saturday.Robbie Shaw and Hartpury beat Ampthill 51-25 on Saturday.

Other

Conor Kearns plays with Oxford University.

Ollie Drew plays with Bournemouth University.

Louis Mulholland plays with Bath University and occasionally with Cheshunt.